Wallaby international Scott Higginbotham will captain the Rebels against the Force this weekend with Gareth Delve ruled out with a rib and shoulder injury.

Cooper Vuna returns to the match 22 after his suspension, while there are three more changes to the team. Cadeyrn Neville and Rory Sidey gets starts while Scott Fuglistaller replaces Jordy Reid on the side of the scrum.

Jake White has made several changes to the Brumbies to face the Kings this weekend, resting certain key players while also allowing long term injuries to return to action.

Pat McCabe returns to the starting line-up, slotting into the inside centre role in a backline shuffle. Matt Toomua is having a rest and Christian Lealiifano takes over the flyhalf jersey. Jesse Mogg still hasn’t recovered to take his place in the team.

The changes continue in the forward pack with Stephen Moore having a rest and Siliva Siliva starting for the first time. The big Fotu Auelua packs down at the back of the scrum allowing Ben Mowen to shift to blindside flank and Peter Kimlin shifting into the second row.